Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter to form damp crumbs
Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to create a crust
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth
Add lemon juice and lemon zest, blending until fully incorporated
Chill the filling in the refrigerator to firm up
Whip heavy cream with granulated sugar until stiff peaks form
Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture
Pour half the filling into the prepared crust
Top with a layer of fresh blueberries
Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over blueberries
Add remaining filling to cover blueberries and press it gently
Chill for 4 hours to set
Before serving, garnish with additional blueberries and a dusting of lemon zest
Notes
Greek cream cheese or vegan alternatives work well as substitutes
Dairy-free: Replace heavy cream with chilled coconut cream
Chill the cake for at least 4 hours for optimal firmness
Store refrigerated cake up to 2 days in an airtight container
For extra stability, press a small amount of mixture over the top for a smooth finish
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: No-Bake Creamy Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg